Business Affairs Manager

Business Affairs Manager

Requirements

• 5-8+ years Business Affairs -Agency or Production Company experience.
• Working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA and AFM contracts
• Experience with US and foreign productions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of Agency and Client personnel
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Review creative materials and advise Agency teams on talent, flag potential copyright issues and advise on next steps.
• Work with Agency legal counsel on issues including updating releases, contract templates, risk assessment and indemnifications
• Review AICP, AICE, animation and music bids with Producer
• Work with cost consultants for adherence to appropriate Client budgeting and contractual guidelines
• Create and issue appropriate award documents, insurance, licensing and talent agreements and vendor purchase orders
• Flag possible legal, clearance, talent, and/or logistical issues; suggest solutions
• Handle full-up TV/content production, test, re-edit and radio jobs
• Review bids with Producers
• Oversee vendor set up/payment process in partnership with finance.
• Work with Client’s Production Consultants
• Negotiate bids with vendors
• Advise Agency teams and Clients on union rules, regulations and best practices.
• Issue talent contracts, session reports.
• Evaluate and manage union claims.
• Create and negotiate music vendor agreements.
• Issue talent agreements and foreign talent contracts.
• Estimate talent sessions.
• Prepare production estimates.
• Issue purchase orders, contracts, insurance declarations, and releases.
• Handles celebrity and music license negotiations or works with third-parties when required.
• Review 3rd party licenses and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.